German Zeppelin Hindenburg (D-LZ129) airship in flight over Manhattan Island, New York City. Swastika visible on tail of airship as it flies over Manhattan skyscrapers. Hindenburg Captain Ernst Lehmann and officers seen on bridge. Captain Lehmann speaking on radiophone. Hindenburg releases water ballast and descends to dock. She drops landing lines. Suddenly the Hindenburg crashes and in engulfed in flames. Rescuers run to the burning ship. Heavy dense smoke rises. Firefighters pour water on the burning wreck. Navy officers and ground crews surround the wreck in efforts to help survivors. Commentator calls this the worst disaster in aviation history.
Maurice Le Noblet Duplessis, Premier of the Canadian province of Quebec, is seen in his office with a woman secretary. They attend to administrative paperwork. Large paper files can be seen in the background. Members of M.Duplessis' staff enter for a meeting. One shows him a copy of the Quebec anti-nationalist newspaper, Le Jour, which he peruses and discusses briefly with his staff.
Canadian officials gathering and holding discussions outside an official building, at night, in Canada. Exterior of building, housing the headquarters and publishing operations of Quebec's anti-nationalist newspaper,Le Jour. . 'Le Jour' written on the top of the building. Several pedestrians on the sidewalk outside the building, reading copies of the newspaper displayed in a window. Views of officials outdoors at night.
Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester reviews Yeomen in London, England. The Royal Guards band play at St. James's Palace (Marlborough Rd, St. James's, London SW1A 1BQ, United Kingdom). Yeomen march wearing traditional uniform designed by King Edward VII. They march for their annual inspection. The Duke of Gloucester reviews the Yeomen.
Walter Hagen wins the Ryder Cup Championship in Southport, England. A crowd on the court. Walter Hagen hits the ball during the play. He is awarded the championship cup.
Celebration of the May Day in San Francisco, California. People gather at the Golden Gate park for the celebration. Girls perform dances in various costumes. A girl being crowned as the Queen of the May.